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When Theo turns his head to look at me, I meet his gaze and take in the way his eyes are sparkling. I think mine might be too.

ARC review

A sweet, calm and healthy-feeling romance in the most charming little coastal town. Both Theo and Liam needed each other, and it was full of hurt/comfort and a strangers-roommates-friends-lovers progression to their relationship, which I always enjoy. There were a lot of cute moments with a kitten and a nephew as well.

It did drag a bit for me for a not-insignificant amount of time, but the last 30% or so really picked up. That as well as hitting one of my pet peeves resulted in the star rating, but that is 100% a me thing, and shouldn’t discourage you from trying the book.

I enjoyed the quiet and kindness in the characters and story, and although it was a quite uncomplicated sexual awakening for both (not 100% problem free), it felt right for the characters.

Out-of-context quote of the day:

I smile, grabbing my own rod and getting it ready.

3.5 ⭐️ rounded up.

⬇️ Blanket spoiler warning ⬇️

⚠️ Tropes & content tags ⚠️
Small town
Past trauma
Strangers to roommates to lovers
Blue collar men
Double sexual awakening
First times
Hurt/comfort
Broken boys
Found family
Self-discovery and acceptance
Sexual exploration
Cat dads
Unconventional long-distance relationship

⚠️ Content warning ⚠️
Alcohol consumption
Suicidal ideation (often, on page)
MC with on-page suicidal tendencies
Borderline attempted suicide (not explicitly stated)
Self harm (on page, different forms)
Intense feelings of guilt
Death of parent (past)
Death of best friend (past)
Survivor’s guilt
Explicit sexual content
On-page detailed cravings of self harm
Brief mentions of death of family members (past)
Injured MC (hospitalized, off-page surgery)

⚠️Book safety ⚠️
Cheating: No
Other person drama: No
Breakup: No
POV: 1st person, dual
Genre: Contemporary romance
Pairing: M/M
Strict roles or versatile: Strict roles
Main characters’ age: 29 and 30
Series: Standalone
Kindle Unlimited: Yes
Pages: 352
Happy ending: Yes

Even now, sitting here alone and staring out the window, I almost feel like I miss him. And I think that’s because the only times my mind has been quiet, has been with him.

“Maybe we’re tied now,” I say, breaking the silence. He turns his head to look at me. “What?” I roll my head to meet his gaze with a soft smirk. “I’m clearly the better fisherman. But you… you can suck cock really well.”




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